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Article 2.21: Sectoral Initiatives

1. The Parties may decide to initiate a work programme on sector-
specific issues. Should the Parties decide to initiate such a work
programme, it shall be established and overseen by the
Committee on Goods. The Parties shall endeavour to finalise
such a work programme no later than two years after the initiation
of the work programme.

2. The Parties shall agree on the sectors to be included in such a
work programme, taking into consideration the interests of all the
Parties, including those sectors proposed by Parties during the
course of the negotiation of this Agreement or other sectors as
may be identified by a Party.

3. Any work programme initiated under this Article should be
conducted to:

(a) enhance the Parties’ understanding of the issue;

(b) facilitate input from business and other relevant
stakeholders; and

(c) explore the possible actions by the Parties that would
facilitate trade.

4. Based on the outcome of any work programme initiated under this
Article, the Committee on Goods may make recommendations to
the RCEP Joint Committee.

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